Head of Fundraising

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom JR United Kingdom Full time

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to partner with the fantastic Refugees at Home to find their new Head of Fundraising, who will play a crucial role in developing and implementing the fundraising strategy. This role is responsible for driving income growth from trusts and foundations primarily, then looking to explore potential and growth through individual donors, developing a major donors stewardship programme, and ensuring sustainable funding for our programs and initiatives.

Role Title: Head of Fundraising

Organisation: Refugees at Home

Location: Hybrid, Brixton, London

Office Days: Minimum once per week

Benefits: 25 days holiday per year (increasing to 28 days per year for multiple years of service), Interest-free season ticket loan scheme, Free eye tests and annual flu-jabs and more.

Required: CV and Cover Letter

Refugees at Home is a leading UK charity dedicated to connecting people with a spare room to refugees and people seeking asylum in need of somewhere to stay. They believe that no one seeking sanctuary in the UK should be left without shelter. By providing temporary accommodation through their network of generous volunteer hosts, they play a crucial role in preventing homelessness and offering stability to those in need.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to increase donor acquisition, retention, and income generation, working alongside the CEO to establish key areas of growth that align with our charity strategy.
  • Maintain and further grow support from Trusts and Foundations, providing compelling and comprehensive reporting as required.
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors, ensuring personalised and effective stewardship.
  • Focus on the recruitment and retention of high-net-worth individuals, building strong, lasting relationships.
  • Plan and implement fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events to maximise income from individual giving, collaborating frequently with the Fundraising Coordinator and Communications Manager.
  • Mentor and support the Fundraising Coordinator, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
  • Work closely with the wider team to identify and pursue fundraising bids and opportunities.
Experience and Qualities
  • Proven experience in leadership fundraising role and a strong track record of achieving fundraising targets and growing donor bases.
  • Demonstrable experience in establishing and managing new fundraising programmes.
  • Background in trusts and foundations, with the ability to transfer skills across different fundraising methods.
  • A natural networker who is at ease stewarding funders from various backgrounds.
  • Self-motivated and results-driven.
  • Creative and innovative in approach to fundraising.

This role is perfect for a highly motivated fundraising leader looking to explore an opportunity with significant potential for impact and growth. To find out more and to apply, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants.

We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to creating innovation and driving meaningful impact.

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